Sitting three points higher in the Premier League table, shouldn't Sunderland be a slight home favorite? Although, the Black Cats are off a terrible home loss Sunday in the FA Cup to lower-tier Port Vale. Noah Sadiki and Trai Hume were suspended for that but are back. Sunderland has won the past five at home vs. Brighton and unbeaten in nine overall in the series (two draws). Sunderland is sixth in the Premier League on home form this season, while Brighton is 16th on away form. Sunderland has conceded just 13 goals in 14 home league games; only Arsenal and Man City have allowed fewer on home soil.